Australia and New Zealand

Supporters hope to spread benefits of the model, for years the preserve of a few progressive institutions, worldwide

Living allowances become key part of the recruitment pitch, as universities battle for research students and students wrestle with inflation

Students, universities, investors and governments grapple for answers as Australian housing costs skyrocket and availability plummets

Financially troubled University of the South Pacific was left with £29 million black hole when leadership fell out with biggest member state

Fraud and fabrication are not rarities, suggests Australian survey of early career scholars

European Commission hails first association of a highly industrialised country outside of Europe

Poorly understood clause in new Australian act may oblige universities to reach terms with representatives, just as they develop a taste for dealing directly with staff

Rather than focusing on students’ plans after they graduate, Canberra should assure itself of their commitment to study

With fervent political support and promises of substantial funding, on-again off-again amalgamation now appears viable

Australian universities ‘have work to do’ to recover international student enrolments

There must be full transparency over the costs and benefits of a merged Adelaide University, says Binoy Kampmark 

Civility works well as a campus norm, and lawful rights must be protected, but ‘respect’ mandates are misguided, says Geoff Sharrock